Microsoft Project Complete Course | All in one MS Project

Enhance your Microsoft Project skills by joining this comprehensive MS Project Training.

Microsoft Project is powerful project management software designed to help businesses plan, manage, and execute projects efficiently. Microsoft Project also known as MS Project offers robust tools for task scheduling, resource allocation, budget tracking, and progress monitoring. With customizable features, Microsoft Project helps teams streamline workflows, improve productivity, and ensure timely project delivery. Whether for small teams or large enterprises, Microsoft Project or MS Project is a comprehensive solution for managing all aspects of a project from start to finish.

We will start this MS Project course with the 'Introduction of Microsoft Project Interface' and the basic settings of MS Project. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your existing MS Project skills, this course is designed to provide hands-on experience and expert insights.

In this training, you'll learn:

Basic and advanced project management techniques using Microsoft Project.
How to create and manage project schedules, tasks, and resources effectively.
Ways to track project progress, manage timelines, and adjust to changes.
Mastering budgeting, resource leveling, and reporting features.
Understanding key concepts like Gantt charts, critical path, and earned value management.

This Microsoft Project course offers 35 video lectures with over 7 hours of content. This MS Project course is designed with beginners in mind, assuming that you are using Microsoft Project for the very first time. However, if you already have some prior knowledge or experience with the MS Project software, you can skip the basic-level lessons and focus on more advanced topics.

This course is designed in Microsoft Project 2021 version but it can be easily learned in almost any older or latest version of Microsoft Project.

This MS Project course is divided into the following sections:

Introduction to Microsoft Project Interface
Task Tab
Resource Tab
Report Tab
Project Tab
View Tab
Gantt Chart Format Tab
Complete Project

There are numerous topics to explore within these sections, and I recommend watching all the videos. Don't skip any if you want to fully benefit from this course. The files used in this course are attached as references to lecture no. 1.

Note: Please review all the topic titles before enrolling in this course. I have provided a detailed course description and made several videos available for free preview, so you can assess whether the course aligns with your expectations. I recommend enrolling only if you believe the course meets your needs, as I want to ensure no one feels disappointed at the end.

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Learning objectives

Microsoft project settings
Project scheduling
Getting familiar with microsoft project & project management terminologies
Monitoring & updating the project progress
Predecessors
Task types
Task constraints
Inserting & assigning resources

Creating & using resource pool
Resource leveling
Data reports
Microsoft project views & tables
Navigating in microsoft project
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Microsoft project settings
Project scheduling
Getting familiar with microsoft project & project management terminologies
Monitoring & updating the project progress
Predecessors
Task types
Task constraints
Inserting & assigning resources
Creating & using resource pool
Resource leveling
Data reports
Microsoft project views & tables
Navigating in microsoft project
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Syllabus

Introduction to Microsoft Project Interface

In this video, we will get an introduction to Microsoft Project Interface.

In this video, we will learn about the basic settings of Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will continue the topic & learn more about the basic settings of Microsoft Project.

Task Tab

Font formatting options are common in each Microsoft application, and almost everyone knows about them. In this video, we will learn about the font formatting options in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about task scheduling options in Microsoft Project such as outdent, indent, % complete, split task, mark on track, link, and unlink.

In this video, we will learn about task options in Microsoft Project such as new task, recurring task, blank row, summary task, milestone, add to timeline, task notes & details, scroll to task, find & replace, and clear.

In this video, we will learn about general task properties, predecessors, and types of predecessors in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about task deadline & different task constraint options in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about task types in Microsoft Project such as fixed duration, fixed unit, and fixed work. Also, we will learn about the effort-driven task.

Resource Tab

In this video, we will learn how to add & assign project resources in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn how to create a resource pool in Microsoft Project and use the resource pool to assign resources in multiple project files.

In this video, we will learn how to get rid of resource overallocation in Microsoft Project by leveling the resources.

In this video, we will learn how to use the team planner view to plan resources for a project.

Report Tab

In this video, we will learn how to maximize understanding of the project by analyzing or visualizing the data presented in the form of reports.

Project Tab

In this video, we will learn how to use the sub-project option to insert multiple projects & keep the record in a master project file.

In this video, we will learn how to create links between tasks of different projects. Also, we will see a few project properties.

In this video, we will learn how to divide the project into small and easily achievable tasks. In other words, how to assign a unique alphanumeric ID for each task.

In this video, we will learn how to create & use a customized calendar in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about the baseline option in Microsoft Project. Why baseline is used and how to set the baseline.

In this video, we will learn how to update the project progress in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn how to work on additional activities after updating the project progress.

View Tab

Task view is an important view to understand how tasks are progressing. In this video, we will learn about the task view in Microsoft Project.

The network diagram view presents the project in illustrative form. In this video, we will learn about the network diagram view in Microsoft Project.

The calendar view presents the tasks weekly, monthly, or in between customized dates. In this video, we will learn about the calendar view in Microsoft Project.

The resource usage view is an important view to understand how resources are being used to achieve progress. In this video, we will learn about the resource usage view in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about different data sort, filter, or highlight options in Microsoft Project. These options make it easy to understand & find the required data.

The earned value analysis gives options to analyze the different performance indicators of the project which tell whether the project progress is undervalued or overvalued in terms of cost & schedule. In this video, we will learn about the earned value tables in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about zoom options in Microsoft Project. Also how to split the project screen to see multiple views at a time.

Timescale is an important option in understanding the Gantt Chart. In this video, we will learn how to customize the timescale.

The timeline view shows the lifespan and important events in the project. In this video, we will learn about the timeline view in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn how to switch between multiple open projects in Microsoft Project. Also, how to work on multiple projects or in multiple views at the same time.

Gantt Chart Format Tab

In this video, we will learn how to customize the Gantt Chart in Microsoft Project.

In this video, we will learn about bar styles in Microsoft Project. We will see what different bars show & how to customize the bars.

The critical path is the longest path of the project. Any change in the critical path will change the whole project duration so critical activities must be done on time. In this video, we will learn about the project's critical path.

Complete Project

This will be the last video of this course. In this video, we will use the knowledge learned in previous videos to plan a complete example project in Microsoft Project.

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Microsoft Project Complete Course | All in one MS Project with these activities:

Review Project Management Fundamentals

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Solidify your understanding of core project management principles before diving into Microsoft Project. This will provide a strong foundation for using the software effectively.

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Review the project lifecycle phases.
Study key project management terms.
Practice creating a simple project plan.

Review 'Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling'

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Gain a deeper understanding of project management methodologies to enhance your ability to use Microsoft Project for complex projects.

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Read the chapters on project planning and scheduling.
Focus on the sections about resource allocation.
Take notes on key concepts and methodologies.

Practice Task Scheduling in MS Project

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Reinforce your understanding of task scheduling by creating and manipulating schedules in Microsoft Project. This will improve your proficiency in using the software's core features.

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Create a project with 10-15 tasks.
Set dependencies and constraints for each task.
Adjust the schedule and observe the impact.
Experiment with different task types.

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Create a Project Management Glossary

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Solidify your understanding of project management terminology by creating a glossary of key terms. This will help you communicate effectively and understand project documentation.

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Identify key project management terms.
Write clear and concise definitions for each term.
Organize the glossary alphabetically.

Manage a Mock Project in MS Project

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Apply your Microsoft Project skills by managing a mock project from start to finish. This will provide hands-on experience and help you identify areas for improvement.

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Define the scope and objectives of the project.
Create a detailed project schedule.
Assign resources and track progress.
Generate reports and analyze performance.

Develop a Project Dashboard

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Enhance your reporting skills by creating a project dashboard using Microsoft Project data. This will improve your ability to communicate project status and performance to stakeholders.

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Identify key project metrics.
Create charts and graphs to visualize the data.
Design a user-friendly dashboard layout.
Automate data updates.

Review 'Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management'

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Improve your project management skills by learning practical strategies for communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

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Read the chapters on communication and leadership.
Focus on the sections about problem-solving.
Apply the strategies to your mock project.

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Learners who complete Microsoft Project Complete Course | All in one MS Project will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Microsoft Project Complete Course | All in one MS Project.

Project Management

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Comprehensive guide to project management principles and practices. While not specific to Microsoft Project, it provides a strong foundation in project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. It valuable resource for understanding the underlying concepts behind the software's features. This book is more valuable as additional reading to provide a broader understanding of project management.

Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning,...

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Making Things Happen

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Offers practical advice and insights on how to effectively manage projects. It covers topics such as planning, communication, and problem-solving. While not specific to Microsoft Project, it provides valuable guidance on the human aspects of project management. This book is more valuable as additional reading to provide a broader understanding of project management.

Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management...

Paperback

(中文) 项目管理之美 (O'Reilly精品图书系列) (Chinese Edition)

Kindle Edition

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